The community calendar includes events that are free and/or sponsored by nonprofit organizations. To submit an event for the calendar, email community@thedailystar.com, fax 432-5707 or write to Community News, c/o The Daily Star, P.O. Box 250, Oneonta, NY 13820. Changes to an existing listing can be made as above, or by calling 432-1000, ext. 259.
WEDNESDAY
Cooperstown
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 201 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 77 Main St.
Flags, Uniforms and Insignia: New York State Material Culture of the Civil War, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Highway 80, Lake Road. Part of the Food for Thought series. For info, reservations: 547-1461.
Franklin
Parent/Child Storytime, 10 to 11 a.m., Franklin Free Library, 334 Main St. For children up to 6 years old. For info: 829-2941 or 230-4042.
Franklin-Treadwell Senior Citizens, 12:45 p.m., Franklin Central School, 107 Main St. Turkey dinner.
Harpersfield
Harpersfield Historical Society, 7 p.m., Harpersfield Town Hall, 25399 State Route 23. Upper level.
Hartwick
Hartwick Literary and Zucchini Soup Society, 1:30 p.m., Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11. ‘The Beginner’s Goodbye.’
Mount Vision
Young At Heart Group, 11 a.m., Mount Vision United Methodist Church, state Route 205. Bring dish to pass.
Oneonta
In The Bag, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive.
Of Different Worlds: American Indian-Dutch Experiences in the Hudson & Mohawk Valleys, 3 to 5 p.m., Alden Room, Milne Library, SUNY Oneonta. Alden Scholar Series featuring Dr. William Starna.
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Oneonta American Legion, 7 p.m., Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut St.
Free cancer screenings, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Planned Parenthood of South Central New York Inc., 37 Dietz St. Presented by the Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties Cancer Services Program. For info, appointment: (888) 345-0225.
Otego
Kids night, 5 to 7 p.m., Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St. For info: 988-6661.
Oxford
Promote Oxford Now, 7 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park.
Preston
Rabies Vaccination Clinic, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Preston Town Garage, 685 Tamarac Road. For info: 337-1673.
Sherburne
Chenango Bird Club, 7 p.m., Rogers Environmental Education Center, Route 80. Bird Identification Quiz.
Sidney
Sidney Historical Museum, 4 to 6 p.m., Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
THURSDAY
Delhi
Preschool Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., Cannon Free Library, 40 Elm St.
Krafty Kids, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Cannon Free Library, 40 Elm St.
Mount Upton
Fall buffet dinner and Christmas rummage sale, 5 to 7 p.m., Mount Upton United Methodist Church, 1741 State Highway 8.
Oneonta
Public Planetarium Show, 7 to 8 p.m., Science Building No. 1 SUNY Oneonta, 164 W. Dormitory Road. To register and obtain a ticket, visit http://employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/planetarium.html.
Public Observing at College Camp Observatory, 8 to 11 p.m., State University College at Oneonta College Camp, Hoffman Road. For more information and directions, visit http://employees.oneonta.edu/smolinjp/astronomy.html
Busy Bees (Senior Group) meeting, 1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 25 River St.
Catskill Area Hospice Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 261 Main St., Suite 2. For info: 432-5335
The Lord’s Table, 4:30 to 6 p.m., 18 Elm St. A feeding program, serving a full dinner. For info: 432-3558.
Ethan Zohn, 8 p.m., Shineman Chapel, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive.
Victim Impact Panel, 7 p.m., A.O. Fox Memorial FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Drive.
Chess, 6 to 11 p.m., Student Union Cafeteria, SUNY Oneonta. For info: 206-0510.
MUG ONE, 7:30 p.m., 103 Golisano Hall, Hartwick College. Speaker: Adam Engst on ‘Protecting Your Digital Life.’
Otego
Otego Craft Club, 2 to 4 p.m., Harris House, 334 Main St. Single crochet necklace.
Sidney
‘Tough Act to Swallow’ Relay for Life fundraiser, 6 p.m., Tri-Town Regional Hospital Hospital conference room, 43 Pearl St. Holiday shopping vendors and 50/50 raffle. For info: 563-2655, 561-7946.
‘A Christmas Memory’, 6:30 p.m., Smart Community Room, Sidney Memorial Library, 8 River St. Part of the Friends of Libraries 2012-13 film series.
Sidney Historical Museum, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Civic Center, Room 218, 21 Liberty St. For info: 563-1425.
